Admissions Open for MPhil & PhD in Education at KU School of Education for February 2026 Intake

Kathmandu University School of Education (KUSOED) announces new admissions for the 2026 Batch for the M. Phil and PhD in Education Programs for the February 2026 Intake. Those who are waiting for their Master's degree results can also apply.

Entry Requirements

Specializations	MPhil Programs	PhD Programs
Development Studies	A Master’s degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized institution with a minimum of 50% score in aggregate or CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.	17 years of formal education A minimum of 60% score in aggregate or CGPA 3 out of 4 in the last degree in related fields. Applicants are required to submit their research proposal along with the application. An MPhil degree and publications of research articles are preferred.
Educational Leadership
English Language Education	A Master’s degree or equivalent in ELT/English Language Education/English Literature/English Linguistics with a minimum of 50% score in aggregate or CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.
STEAM Education	A Master’s degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized institution with a minimum of 50% score in aggregate or CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.
Early Childhood Development	A Master’s degree or equivalent in discipline relevant to Early Childhood Development (or those without having background are required to complete at least 6 credits) from a recognized institution with a minimum of 50% score in aggregate or CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.
School Counseling and Wellbeing	A Master’s degree or equivalent in discipline relevant to School Counselling and Wellbeing (or those without having the background are required to complete at least 9 credits in the area of School Counselling and Wellbeing) from a recognized institution with a minimum of 50% score in aggregate or CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.

Key Details

Final Date for Online Form Submission: December 20, 2025
Written Test (Online): December 26, 2025 (Time: 12:30 PM)
Interview (Online): December 27, 2025 (Time: 12:00 PM Onwards)
Admission Due Date: January 15, 2026
Orientation: By February 6, 2026 (Time 5: 30 PM)
Sessions Start on: February 7, 2026

Notes:

MPhil programs run in blended mode with face-to-face and online arrangements. Online classes take place from 5.30 to 8.30 PM NPT. Face-to-face classes shall be run during the daytime.
As PhD applicants need to go through a specific process, they are required to contact the relevant departments before submitting their applications.
Applicants waiting for the results of their last degree can also apply. In case someone cannot complete their last degree within one month of the beginning of the classes, they need to withdraw, and fees paid will be partially reimbursed as per KU rules.
For detailed information, visit the website.

Old Notice

Kathmandu University School of Education (KUSOED) announces new admission for the 2025 Batch for MHE, M. Phil and PhD in Education Programs. Those who are waiting for their Master's degree results can also apply.

Entry Requirements

Masters Programs

MPhil in Development Studies & MPhil in Education Leadership

A Master's degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized institution with a minimum of 50% score in aggregate or CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.

M.Phil in English Language Education

A Master’s degree or equivalent in ELT/English Language Education/English Literature/English Linguistics with a minimum of 50% score in aggregate or CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.

M.Phil in Steam Education

A Master’s degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized institution with a minimum of 50% score in aggregate or CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.

MEd in Early Childhood Development

A Master’s degree or equivalent in discipline relevant to Early Childhood Development (or those without having background are required to complete at least 6 credits) from a recognized institution with a minimum of 50% score in aggregate or CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.

MEd in School Counseling

A Master’s degree or equivalent in discipline relevant to School Counselling and Wellbeing (or those without having the background are required to complete at least 9 credits in the area of School Counselling and Wellbeing) from a recognized institution with a minimum of 50% score in aggregate or CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.

Master in Higher Education

A Master's degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized University with a second division or 2.5 CGPA on a 4-point scale.

Ph.D. Programs

17 years of formal education.
A minimum of 60% score in aggregate or CGPA 3 out of 4 in the last degree in related fields.
Applicants are required to submit their research proposal and the curriculum vitae (CV) along with the application
An MPhil degree and publications of research articles are preferred.

Note

MPhil programs run in blended mode with face-to-face and online arrangements. Online classes take place from 5.30 to 8.30 PM NPT. Face-to-face classes shall be run during the daytime.
As PhD applicants need to go through a specific process, they are required to contact the relevant departments before submitting their applications.
Applicants waiting for the results of their last degree can also apply. In case someone cannot complete their last degree within one month of the beginning of the classes, they need to withdraw, and fees paid will be partially reimbursed as per KU rules.